We study “shared authority” as extremely important for the study of non-state public forms of talking about the past and heritage.
Tag Archive for ‘Cultural Heritage (Kulturerbe)’
De-colonizing Public History – at the Humboldt Forum?
How can historiography be decolonized in a German institution which is the exhibition site for Berlin’s historical ethnological collections?
Corona Heritage and the Omnipresence of the Present
Abstract: Shortly after going into lockdown, museums from around the world urged the public to document the COVID 19 pandemic and share it with the institution. In this contribution, ‘Corona… Read More ›
La Val d’Orcia da paesaggio storico a paesaggio estetico
Abstract: Tuscany’s hills are the quintessential example of an Italian landscape in which humans, nature and history combine in the best possible way. In this context, the beautiful countryside of… Read More ›
Stamps Influence and Mirror Public History
History is everywhere – but it is not always easy to perceive it. A sharpened view is needed as the example of the “stamp” illustrates. Stamps are in fact an ideal window into history.
Urban Images – An Industrial Metropole Reinvents Itself
The reality is that Upper Silesia has managed to overcome and ultimately leave behind outdated stereotypes. This especially holds true for Katowice, which has started to make much progress towards establishing its future.